Buff Tone vs Lyric Blue

Buff Tone and Lyric Blue come from the same Behr collection. Buff Tone reads as beige, while Lyric Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 66 for Buff Tone vs 22 for Lyric Blue — means Buff Tone will open up a space more effectively. Where Buff Tone leans red, Lyric Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.